{"id":10440,"date":"2021-01-27T10:40:36","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T06:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/?p=10440"},"modified":"2021-01-27T10:40:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T06:40:39","slug":"nissan-sets-carbon-neutral-goal-for-2050","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/2021\/01\/27\/nissan-sets-carbon-neutral-goal-for-2050\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan Sets Carbon Neutral Goal For 2050"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company\u2019s operations and the lifecycle of its products by 2050.<sup>1<\/sup> As part of this effort,by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified.<\/p><p>Nissan will pursue further innovations in electrification and manufacturing technology to make progress on the company\u2019s carbon neutrality goal in the following strategic areas:<\/p><ul><li>Battery innovations including solid-state and related technologies to develop cost-competitive and more efficient electric vehicles;<\/li><li>Further development of Nissan\u2019s e-POWER electrified powertrains to achieve greater energy efficiency;<\/li><li>Development of a battery ecosystem to support decentralized, onsite power generation for buildings with renewable energy sources. Nissan anticipates increased collaboration with the energy sector to support the decarbonization of power grids;<\/li><li>Manufacturing process innovations to support higher productivity in vehicle assembly, starting with the Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative. The company will also strive for greater energy and material efficiencies to support longer-term carbon neutrality ambitions.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u201cWe\u2019re determined to help create a carbon neutral society and accelerate the global effort against climate change,\u201d said Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida. \u201cOur offering in electrified vehicles will continue to expand around the world,and this will make a major contribution to Nissan becoming carbon neutral. We will continue to drive innovation that enriches people\u2019s lives as we pursue a sustainable future for all.\u201d<\/p><p>Nissan\u2019s goal builds on its decades-long programs to reduce emissions and provide electric vehicle technologies that benefit the environment and society. The company\u2019s electrification and emissions reduction efforts support the aims of the U.N. Paris Agreement on climate change and global progress toward carbon neutrality by 2050.<\/p><p>Nissan\u2019s ambition also expands upon past initiatives under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nissan-global.com\/EN\/ENVIRONMENT\/GREENPROGRAM\/FRAMEWORK\/\">Nissan Green Program<\/a> and the company\u2019s ongoing work to minimize the carbon footprint of its products and operations. The company introduced the world\u2019s first mass-market electric car, the Nissan LEAF, and has sold more than 500,000 of the zero-emission vehicle to date. Nissan also continues to work with industry coalitions and authorities to develop infrastructure and raise public awareness about the benefits of electric vehicles.<\/p><p>With 100% of all-new vehicle offerings to be electrified in the key markets of Japan, China, the U.S. and Europe by the early 2030s, Nissan will also be among the leaders in driving the adoption of electric vehicle technology.<\/p><p>Nissan believes the automotive industry can be a driving force in meeting global environmental and climate needs through a commitment to innovation and impact reduction by collaborating with authorities and partners worldwide. When combined with the expansion of renewable energy and charging infrastructure, vehicle electrification and sustainable operations can help accelerate the arrival of a carbon neutral future.<\/p><p>1) \u201cLife cycle\u201d includes raw material extraction, manufacturing, use, and the recycling or reuse of end-of-life vehicles.<\/p><p>For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ami.nissanmotornews.com\/en\">Nissan AMI<\/a>. 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